as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot
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as in scoop
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food
an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal
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Recent Examples of spoon
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Whether spooned over fresh berries, blended into smoothies, sprinkled with crunchy granola or eaten straight from the carton, yogurt has earned its place as a go-to for breakfast, midday snacks or even dessert.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and any stringy pieces.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Whether spooned over fresh berries, blended into smoothies, sprinkled with crunchy granola or eaten straight from the carton, yogurt has earned its place as a go-to for breakfast, midday snacks or even dessert.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered and stirring occasionally, until beef easily falls apart when pressed with the back of a spoon and sauce has thickened enough to coat beef, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and any stringy pieces.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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Gently scoop out remaining bread, creating a hollow cavity, leaving sides and bottom intact; reserve for dipping.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Available in two hearty flavors, Chunky Chicken Stew and Chunky Beef Stew, this convenient scoop-and-serve format comes in a resealable tub that makes mealtime simple and flexible.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Pair with an enamelware ladle and some crusty bread for an unforgettable meal.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
4 Nov. 2025
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At Curry in a Hurry, Sajjad Chowdhury ladles steaming goat curry into a bowl for a customer while reflecting on the news the very building where investigators say the high-stakes poker games took place is just a block away.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoon. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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